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Family of Nobu Malibu chef killed in tragic SoCal crash receives $55K outpour of support

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Farr, D. (2026, October 9). Family of Nobu Malibu chef killed in tragic SoCal crash receives $55K outpour of support. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/us-news/gofundme-raises-more-than-55k-for-family-of-killed-nobu-malibu-chef/

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Ryo Uchimiya, a chef at Nobu Malibu, was killed when an SUV struck his parked car on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu early Tuesday morning. A GoFundMe page set up for his wife and children had raised over $55,000 as of Friday to support the family's future after Uchimiya’s death. The 16-year-old driver remains uncharged; authorities found no evidence of intoxication or driving under the influence initially. The SUV involved was leased by Hollywood composer Harry Gregson-Williams, though his connection to the incident is unclear.

Written by AI on 2026-10-09, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Ryo Uchimiya, a 51-year-old longtime chef at the famous Nobu Malibu restaurant, was killed early Saturday morning when a teenager driving a Range Rover SUV struck his parked vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway near Carbon Canyon Road in Malibu. The teenager, who was reportedly speeding, veered across the fog line and hit Uchimiya's car while he slept inside, preparing for an early work shift at Nobu. This collision caused a chain reaction that involved three vehicles. Authorities have not filed charges against the teen driver as of Sunday morning, but they are still investigating the incident. Surveillance footage shows the violent impact and subsequent crashes. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Uchimiya’s death an accident due to multiple blunt force injuries.

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The wife of a beloved Nobu Malibu chef killed in a Pacific Coast Highway crash is mourning the loss of her husband as the 16-year-old driving the SUV that struck his parked car remains uncharged. asserted

that → kill → car

Uchimiya had arrived ahead of work to prepare for a catering job when a Range Rover slammed into his sedan around 6:50 a.m. on PCH in Malibu, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. uncertain

Rover → arrive → Department

“Ryo’s biggest motivation was his family,” she wrote on a GoFundMe page, which had raised over $55,000 as of Friday afternoon. asserted

which → write → afternoon

The family is seeking donations to help support the children’s future and education as they navigate life without their father. asserted

they → seek → father

Meanwhile, the investigation into the fatal crash continues, with no criminal charges filed against the teenage driver in the information provided. asserted

charges → continue → information

Authorities reportedly found no initial signs of intoxication or driving under the influence, and the boy cooperated with investigators before being released. uncertain

boy → find → investigators

The teen has not been publicly identified because he is a minor. asserted

he → identify → ?

The SUV has also drawn attention because the 2026 Land Rover was leased by celebrated Hollywood composer Harry Gregson-Williams, according to DMV records cited by The California Post. uncertain

Rover → draw → Post

Investigators at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station are reconstructing the collision to determine whether potential charges, including vehicular manslaughter, should be referred to the District Attorney. asserted

charges → reconstruct → Attorney

It remains unclear what connection the 16-year-old had to the composer or why he was driving the vehicle. uncertain

he → remain → vehicle

In a brief call with The Post, Gregson-Williams said: “This family is grieving just as the other family.” asserted

family → say → family

As investigators work to establish what happened, Eiko has thanked those who have offered support to her family following the sudden loss. asserted

who → work → loss

Family of Nobu Malibu chef killed in tragic SoCal crash receives $55K outpour of support

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